JOB SUMMARY

As a Supply Chain Intern at Marki Microwave you will have the opportunity to work with a team of highly skilled Supply Chain professionals who manage all activities and systems that support purchasing, planning, inventory management and logistics to bring Marki’s cutting-edge high frequency RF products to our customers. Internship project opportunities include hands-on strategic supplier initiatives, enterprise resource planning (ERP) system improvements and automated planning system implementation. You will also get direct experience of how a supply chain works for an advanced electronics manufacturing company. Depending on your skills and interests we can define a project that makes the most of your experience with us. This role is ideal for someone looking to start their career in Supply Chain. All internships are 10 weeks duration.

Relocation Assistance and Visa Sponsorship not included in the internship. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide hands-on support for the assigned Supply Chain project.
• Work with the Supply Chain team to meet project objectives.
• Manage priorities and communicate regularly with your manager on progress and challenges.
• Ask questions and follow instructions as required to be able to execute tasks assigned to you.
• Analyze and summarize collected data, and work with the team to investigate and resolve problems.
• Present results to the Marki team at the conclusion of the internship via a readout meeting.

Promote an ethics-based business culture in the organization.

REQUIREMENTS

• College undergraduate (Junior/Sophomore) studying project management, business or related field. 
• Strong academic record (minimum GPA 2.8).
• Understanding of, or experience in, project management and use of project management tools is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter works independently while contributing to the team goals.
• Commitment to work with a hands-on approach in a team atmosphere.

TECHICAL COMPETENCIES

• Understanding of, or experience in, project management and use of project management tools is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter works independently while contributing to the team goals

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Business Acumen: Awareness and knowledge of and insight into the organization’s vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics; ability to apply this understanding appropriately to diverse situations. Knowledge, insight, and understanding of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company’s business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Change: Knowledge of and ability to align the organization’s people and culture with changes in business strategy, organizational structure, technology and business processes.

• Communication: Successful communication involves five components. Verbal communication refers to your ability to speak clearly and concisely. Nonverbal communication includes the capacity to project positive body language and facial expressions. Written communication refers to your skillfulness in composing text messages, reports, and other types of documents. Visual communication involves your ability to relay information using pictures and other visual aids. Active listening should also be considered a key communication soft skill because it helps you listen to and actually hear what others say. You need to be able to listen to understand how to best communicate with someone.

• Strategic Thinking: Understands business issues and opportunities and translates or aligns them to a vision, strategy and plans to chart a course of action.

• Teamwork: Collaborate with others to achieve common goals. Build strong, positive working relationships with supervisor and team members/coworkers. Exercise the ability to compromise and be adaptable. 
• Problem-Solving / Critical Thinking: Ability to balance the needs of different people in a solution to a problem. Able to meet the needs of different constituents in the solution of a problem. Able to solve problems with multiple criteria that need to be met. Identifies and assesses all potential responses to a problem. 
• Integrity / Work Ethic: Deal with Conflict Properly. Report Unethical Behavior. Be upfront about your short comings. Be willing to do hard work. Take accountability for your actions. Be a team player. Respect others. Don’t abuse your power. Keep morale up.
• Interpersonal Skills: Interpersonal competencies help you interact, communicate, and collaborate with others effectively. Typical examples of interpersonal skills include empathy, active listening, and emotional intelligence